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RV camping near Douglas and Juneau ranges from full-hookup sites with 50-amp service to free campgrounds without utility connections. Mendenhall Lake Campground near Juneau provides RV sites with electric hookups, water connections, and sewer hookups for larger motorhomes. The campground accommodates big rigs with spacious sites and offers 50-amp electrical service, though 30-amp connections are not available. RV campers have access to drinking water, sanitary dump stations, and trash disposal facilities. Auk Village Campground, located along Juneau's road system, has more basic RV accommodations without electric, water, or sewer hookups. Peterson Lake campground offers free camping for RVs but lacks utility connections. Eagle Beach State Recreation Area features RV sites with full hookups including electric (both 50-amp and 30-amp), water, and sewer connections. "Most sites are very spread out and private. Some have views and some don't."
RV camping near Juneau is primarily seasonal, with most campgrounds operating from May through September. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly at Mendenhall Lake Campground where visitors have reported finding their reserved sites occupied by other campers. Road access can be challenging in this region, as Juneau is not connected to the mainland highway system, requiring RVs to arrive via Alaska Marine Highway ferries. Potable water availability varies between facilities, with Mendenhall and Eagle Beach offering water hookups while others provide communal spigots. Pet policies differ across campgrounds - most allow leashed pets, but some cabin areas prohibit animals. Cell service is generally better near Juneau proper and diminishes in more remote locations along the road system.
"Excellent location on lake offering a spectacular view. Nice campground, cozy and only offers less than 70 sites. Full hookups are available at some."
"Easy access to epic beauty from the airport."
from $20 - $36 / night
Check Availability"It is easy to get to the water or trails. There was a guy renting kayaks out of the back of a truck which made our whole day."
"No cabins, but beautiful beach to walk. Quiet paradise. Fire pits and we’ll maintained pit restrooms."
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Check Availability"4 spots with picnic tables and fire pits. Clean bathrooms and big trash cans that got emptied while we were there for 4 nights. Low GCI service. Water spout that didn’t work for us."
"This campground has one site with a picnic table and a fire ring. However you can camp anywhere that there is parking. This is on a well-maintained road and would be great to bring a kayak."
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Check Availability"Absolutely no cell service. There are some sites not completely in the trees. We were able to get good solar and Starlink service. There are pit toilets on site."
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RangerExcellent location on lake offering a spectacular view. Nice campground, cozy and only offers less than 70 sites. Full hookups are available at some. Picnic tables and fire rings are available at sites. There is also a dump station and restrooms available. Hiking trails are close. As is the Mendenhall Glacier accessible from the Visitor Center
GuideEasy access to epic beauty from the airport. The glacier brings the temperature down significantly from the surrounding area ❄️ All of the campsites are furnished with picnic tables, tent pads & fire rings with grills. Water faucets & accessible vault toilets are provided, as are two accessible flush toilets and shower facilities. A dump station & trash dumpster are located on-site.
Ranger4 spots with picnic tables and fire pits. Clean bathrooms and big trash cans that got emptied while we were there for 4 nights. Low GCI service. Water spout that didn’t work for us. Beautiful central location for the Kenai peninsula. Highly recommend.
TravelerAfter a month of kayaking in Glacier Bay, stumbling off the ferry and taking the bus to the campground Mendenhall campground felt like luxury. Without a doubt the best hot showers I've ever had camping. The proximity to the glacier and the views from around the lake are astounding. Mt McGinnis on the west and Mt Bullard and Thunder Mountain to the East. The shark fin and the towers piercing out of the ice field. It's all jaw dropping regardless of what direction you turn your head.
The campground is walking distance to multiple trails including the west glacier trail that approaches the glacier or splits off and climbs to summit Mt McGinnis as well as the visitor center. Also big heads up there were the famed ice caves but those have long collapsed and as of my visit no new caves have formed.
Bear boxes are at each campsite as well as fire pits. By far my favorite established campground in Juneau. Only downer in my opinion is having to reserve online first.
LegendWe’ve been full-time camping in our vintage camper for over10 years, and in that time we’ve taken some “camping trips” without our rig, Hamlet. This time we hopped on the ferry from Haines down to Juneau and pulled out the tent for a few days in this amazing campground. We were just looking for the least expensive place that was close to the ferry terminal in Auke Bay, but struck gold in the hills just above. This might be one of the best traditional campgrounds we've ever stayed in with some of the most stunning views in our "backyard."
The campground is laid out along the southern bank of Mendenhall Lake, and offers drinking water, flush, and vault toilets and hot showers -- at no extra charge. Did I mention that camping here will only set you back $10 per night? We cannot remember such an inexpensive camping experience that offered showers. These $10 sites don’t offer electrical hookups, so bring your solar panels and solar generator or power bank and you’ll be all set.
The western trailhead is a short walk from the campground, but the Mendenhall Visitor's Center on the east side of the lake is just a few miles away. There are many trails, photographic viewpoints and opportunities to paddle on this side of the lake, but parking is competitive because it is such a popular area- including with the busses from the cruise ships docked in town. So, get there early. We enjoyed paddling on the lake where we got great views of the glacier and Nugget Falls, but keep your distance from icebergs. We watched one crack and roll not too far from where we were paddling, had we been closer I might not be writing this review.
The Mendenhall Valley has all the amenities you could expect from the Juneau suburbs, grocery stores, malls and restaurants. Downtown has a few more options as well as Douglas Island, just across the bridge.
RangerAfter being unable to find good reviews of campsites here, I took what I could find and gambled on a site. We were in tent site 021. It was a gorgeous site, had a large picnic table, bear box, water spigot between us and the site next to us, fire pit, clean pit toilets and a clean bath house. This campground has backpacker sites, RV sites, and car sites as well. We had a short walk through the moss on a trail that led down to Mendenhall Lake. It had a gorgeous view of the glacier. We enjoyed listening to all the birds and it was a pretty quiet campground.
There are a few sites close to boggy areas and they can be mushy and muddy, especially after a rain. There is a map on the reservation website where you can kind of see it. Our site was fabulous.
The trails are not far from the campground, so they are walkable.
ScoutThis place is great!!!! Close to town yet out in nature.
RangerMust see beauty in Juneau. This beautiful site is not only spectacular but conviently close to town. After setting up camp you can explore the trail to get close to the glacier and see beautiful waterfalls!
LegendWe were in Juneau with our pickup camper for a couple of weeks.
We stayed three nights in the campground.
$20 per night.
Absolutely no cell service.
There are some sites not completely in the trees. We were able to get good solar and Starlink service.
There are pit toilets on site. There is water, with a boil direction to use.
There is no trash service.
No dump site.
Great access to river area.
There is a large amount of bear activity in area. We had a black bear next to our campground eating grass one evening.
Campgrounds near Douglas, Alaska provide access to Southeast Alaska's temperate rainforest ecosystem with 60-70 inches of annual rainfall. The camping season typically runs May through September, with limited options available during winter months. Most campgrounds in the region are situated at low elevations with dense forest coverage.
Glacier viewing and hiking: Mendenhall Lake Campground offers multiple trail options with varying difficulty levels. "Explore the lake via kayak, hike the short park trails, explore the far side of the lake - this is a great spot just minutes from the Juneau Airport," notes camper Josiah P.
Wildlife observation: Auk Village Campground provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities from shore. "If you have a fishing license you can fish off the beach... Not unusual to find deer walking through the campsite. A couple of mile drive to Eagle River (brown bear) or the glacier (black bear)," explains Eric M.
Water activities: Peterson Lake Campground serves as a launching point for kayaking. According to Tanya B., "This is on a well-maintained road and would be great to bring a kayak. I look forward to spending a lot of time at this campground."
Private, well-designed sites: Mendenhall Lake Campground features thoughtfully arranged camping areas. "This campground is very well designed, almost all of the sites are along the water. Many have amazing views but all are within the trees," writes Justin S.
Quiet locations away from crowds: Auk Village Campground offers seclusion despite proximity to town. One camper noted, "A small basic campground close to the harbor and downtown with lots of trees. Each site is very private, ours was built up on a little ring of rocks with stairs leading down from the car."
Natural beauty: Eagle Beach State Recreation Area provides scenic views. "Great access to river area. There is a large amount of bear activity in area. We had a black bear next to our campground eating grass one evening," reports James B.
Reservations required: For Mendenhall Lake Campground, advance planning is essential. "Before you go: you must reserve a spot online in advance & spots tend to fill up quickly in July & August," advises Josiah P.
Bear precautions: Wildlife safety measures are necessary throughout the area. At Auk Village, one camper explained, "We didn't put any hammocks in the trees or do any cooking on site, as it is black bear country and you don't want any uninvited guests."
Limited services: Most campgrounds have minimal facilities. At Peterson Lake, "4 spots with picnic tables and fire pits. Clean bathrooms and big trash cans that got emptied while we were there for 4 nights. Low GCI service. Water spout that didn't work for us."
Glacier exploration: Mendenhall Lake Campground serves as a family-friendly base for glacier activities. "The campground itself is located near tons of hiking trails, kayaking/rafting opportunities, and the Glacier viewing center is nearby. We loved it!" shares Angie W.
Swimming options: Auk Village offers protected swimming areas. "Great for swimming as well because it is a protected cove. Great historical site, an ancient village with historical marker as well as a beautiful totem nearby that tells an interesting story," notes Eric M.
Clean site maintenance: Keep food secured in bear-proof containers. "Great place for the family, bears do frequent the area so keep site clean," advises James L. about Mendenhall Lake Campground.
Limited hookup availability: RV camping near Douglas, Alaska varies by location. At Eagle Beach, one RVer noted, "There are some sites not completely in the trees. We were able to get good solar and Starlink service."
Access considerations: Roads to campgrounds can be challenging. "We were in Juneau with our pickup camper for a couple of weeks. We stayed three nights in the campground. $20 per night. Absolutely no cell service," reports James B. about Eagle Beach.
Space limitations: Peterson Lake has minimal dedicated sites. "This campground has one site with a picnic table and a fire ring. However you can camp anywhere that there is parking," explains Tanya B.
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